Jerky vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between jerky and corn chips
- Jerky has more protein, zinc, iron, vitamin B12, folate, phosphorus, and choline; however, corn chips are higher in vitamin E.
- Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 68% more than corn chips.
- Corn chips have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of corn chips is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +314.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +351.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +528.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +590% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +227.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1575% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1375.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +173.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 16.438g | 103% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 16.036g | 94% | |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 514mg | 68% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 1.29mg | 62% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 6.17g | 54% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 1.2mg | 53% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 7.23mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0µg | 41% |
| Folate | 134µg | 8µg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 194mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 4.331g | 30% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 12.1mg | 18% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.264g | 17% | |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 11g | 56.9g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.101mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 144mg | 13% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 33.36g | 12% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.333mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 4g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.047mg | 9% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 538kcal | 6% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 7.6µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 0.842mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 72mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 9.134g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 6.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D* | 11 IU | 0 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.167mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 8.1g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 123kcal | 872kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 24g | 19g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.1 | 5.9 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 52.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +438.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2083.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +417.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1525.9% |
